The occlusion of the artery of Percheron (AOP) is a rare condition that causes bilateral thalamic ischemic stroke with or without midbrain involvement. It happens as a result of an anatomical variant of the diencephalic irrigation, in which the ...

2023年7月13日 · Symptoms of Thalamic Strokes. Depending on where the thalamus is damaged, you might experience any of these symptoms: Weakness on one side of the body; Issues with vision; Difficulty swallowing...

Bilateral thalamic infarcts are unusual presentations of posterior circulation stroke; once they are diagnosed by an adequate neuroimaging protocol, a further evaluation to define the cause is necessary.

Occlusion of this artery can lead to a bilateral thalamic stroke. Familiarity with the AOP and its occlusion is crucial to patient care and recovery. Patients present with unique features such as excessive drowsiness and confusion when it is infarcted.

2024年12月2日 · Occlusion of the Artery of Percheron leading to isolated bilateral thalamic infarcts is a rare and difficult diagnosis in emergency medicine. Learn the symptoms that can help keep it top of mind.

2023年8月4日 · A thalamic stroke occurs when an artery that supplies blood to the thalamic area is blocked or ruptures. The thalamus is located nearly in the center of the brain, directly between the two hemispheres.

2023年3月30日 · A thalamic stroke occurs when a small blood vessel serving the thalamus becomes blocked. A blood clot or atherosclerotic plaque may cause the blockage.

2024年5月6日 · A thalamic stroke occurs when there’s a disruption in blood flow to the thalamus, deep in your brain. It can affect sensation, balance, speech, and memory.

2016年10月1日 · Bilateral thalamic infarction is a rare presentation of posterior circulation stroke. The incidence is estimated at 0.6% of all first-ever ischemic strokes and 22–35% of all thalamic infarcts [1], [2], [3]. The thalamus is supplied primarily by the posterior cerebral artery (PCA).

2024年9月6日 · A thalamic stroke is the result of a disruption in blood flow to the thalamic region of the brain. Thalamic strokes cause specific symptoms, such as difficulty moving the arms and legs, trouble with speech, and visual loss.